Business EconomyPosted at: May 6 2026 6:43PM


Carrier commences construction of Rs 863 Cr advanced chiller manufacturing facility

Vijayawada, May 6 (UNI) In a major boost to India’s advanced manufacturing and data centre infrastructure ecosystem, Carrier today commenced construction of its industrial-grade chiller manufacturing facility in Sri City with an investment of over Rs 863 crore.

The project is expected to create more than 721 direct jobs over 3,000 direct and indirect jobs, while significantly strengthening Andhra Pradesh’s emergence as a global hub for advanced HVAC manufacturing, engineering and innovation.

The ground-breaking ceremony was attended by Andhra Pradesh Minister for IT & Electronics Nara Lokesh along with David Gitlin, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Carrier Global, and Michael L Gierges, President, Climate Solutions Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa.

The upcoming facility will manufacture high-capacity commercial HVAC chillers exceeding 1,500 TR (tons of refrigeration) in India and house 15 advanced testing and R&D laboratories, positioning Andhra Pradesh at the forefront of high-end industrial cooling systems.

The project marks another milestone in Andhra Pradesh’s larger strategy to move beyond attracting data centres toward building the full manufacturing ecosystem that powers the AI economy.

Carrier’s investment is expected to catalyze a broader supplier and component manufacturing network in Andhra Pradesh, accelerating the state’s “Make in India, Make for the World” vision.

Speaking on the occasion, Minister Nara Lokesh said: “Andhra Pradesh is building far more than data centres - we are building the entire ecosystem that powers the AI revolution. From cooling systems and electronics to advanced infrastructure manufacturing, our goal is to make Andhra Pradesh the data centre manufacturing capital of India.”

David Gitlin, Chairman & CEO, Carrier Global, said: “India is now Carrier’s fastest-growing major market globally. With strong economic growth, rapid digital infrastructure expansion and a supportive policy environment, this is the right place for our next phase of manufacturing growth.”

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